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leer in Finnish

leer in Finnish is mulkaista, mulkoilla, silmäillä — leer means to look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.

leer in Finnish

mulkaista
verb
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
mulkoilla
verb
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
silmäillä
verb
(intransitive) To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

What does "leer" mean?

  1. verb To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.
    "The stranger leered at her from across the bar."
  2. noun An unpleasant sideways glance, often suggesting lust or malice.
    "She caught his leer and quickly looked away."
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leer in a sentence

  • The stranger leered at her from across the bar.
  • He leered at the pastries in the shop window, practically drooling.
  • She caught his leer and quickly looked away.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "leer" in Finnish?

"leer" in Finnish is mulkaista, mulkoilla, silmäillä. leer means: To look at someone sideways in a way that suggests sexual desire or ill intent.

How do you use "leer" in a sentence?

Example: "The stranger leered at her from across the bar." In Finnish, "leer" is mulkaista, mulkoilla, silmäillä.

Are there other ways to say "leer" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "leer": mulkaista, mulkoilla, silmäillä.

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